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Actually, not all cough meds are short acting. Tussionex Suspension Cough syrup has hydrocodone and an anti-histamine. It's similar to benedryl, but I can't remember the name. The anti-histamine actually acts as an intensifier to really help the meds work. It is prescribed for a dose every 12 hours because it is an extended release, or long acting drug, of the two. I have been prescribed this in the past and it works well. I hope this information helps. Take Care.